PSV Eindhoven vs Real Sociedad prediction for Thursday’s Europa League clash at Philips Stadion in Eindhoven. Last season’s second in the Eredivisie PSV host Real Sociedad who finished fifth in La Liga, in the UEL Group B matchday one. You can follow our preview free prediction and betting tips on this page.
PSV Eindhoven inspired by their good domestic start
PSV failed to qualify for the Champions League group stages after losing in the final qualifying round. Instead, the Dutch side find themselves in the Europa League round-robin phase for the third consecutive time. In effect, The Red and Whites are happy to start at home. As they won their last three UEL fixtures at the Phillips Stadion.
However, if they win their fourth consecutive game, that will be their first since the 2009/10 season. With their current form in the Eredivisie of four straight wins, PSV look unbeatable this season. Moreover, coach Roger Schmidt’s 68% win/ratio in the competition, will give the Dutch a huge boost. A slight cause of concern may be their record against Spanish sides which saw them winning five of 32 meetings.
PSV Key Points
Real Sociedad to maintain their great defensive performances
After finishing fifth in La Liga last season, Real Sociedad earned automatic qualification to the Europa League. Regardless, Erreala are looking for a better performance this term as they were eliminated from the round of 32 last season. In detail, Sociedad faced a heavy blow against Manchester United losing 0-4 at home in the first leg. Then, the 0-0 draw in Manchester was too little to account for.
But an impressive run of three victories by coach Alguacil’s men without conceding a goal in La Liga will boost confidence. Moreover, Sociedad need their morale to be high considering their record against Dutch teams. In fact, they won just two of their six confrontations with teams from the Netherlands.
Real Sociedad Key Points
PSV Eindhoven vs Real Sociedad Prediction
Another match in which the winner has very high odds with the bookies. Also, this is a game in which predicting the winner is a tough call. Hence, we prefer to bet on a different market.
Notably, the bookies are paying offering odds of just 1.59 for both teams to score. Yet, the statistics show that there is just a 35% chance for that to happen in this game. In addition, both sides’ defenses are in good form having six clean sheets in ten matches.
On the other hand, both teams’ offensive efficiency is very high and that is why the bookies are expecting goals from both sides. We will agree with them and add some spice to the bet by combining it with the outcome of the match. Naturally at Vbet, we have that option in the combos section.
PSV Eindhoven vs Real Sociedad Betting Tips
1 or x and BTTS Yes 2.09 at Vbet
1 or x and Under 4.5 Goals 1.63 at Vbet